Judge #192

In this striking 1885 issue of Judge, Grant E. Hamilton crafts a stark, allegorical tale where a serpent—depicted as a Native American—wraps around a pioneer family, its grip tightening as Uncle Sam calmly feeds it from a bowl of "Government Gruel." A chilling, visually driven commentary on power and consequence, the story unfolds through Hamilton’s singular artistic vision, with every line, ink stroke, and color choice serving the narrative’s grim tone.